Team Records:
Oilers: 37 - 25 - 5 (79 pts)
Kings: 36 - 23 - 9 (81 pts)
Kings Notes:
Separated by just two points in the standings, the Kings face the Edmonton Oilers for the third time out of four the season with the final matchup coming next week in Los Angeles.
In the last three wins for the Kings, the team is averaging 4.33 goals per game. In their last three losses, the Kings have averaged 1.66 goals per game.
Oilers Notes:
The Oilers power-play ranks third in the NHL, clicking at a 26.4% rate.
For the third consecutive year, the Oilers have the top two point-getters in the NHL in Leon Draisaitl (96) and Connor McDavid (98).
Who to Watch:
Arthur Kaliyev, who scored the Kings lone goal on Monday night against the Seattle Kraken. The goal came on the power play and was Kaliyev's 13th goal of the season. Kaliyev ranks eighth in goals among rookies.
Connor McDavid, who leads the NHL in points (98). In his 22 career games against the Kings, McDavid has tallied 28 points (10-18=28) with a -3 plus/minus.